Lords and Ladies Score 15 Runs, Come Up Just Short

A good effort by all involved, but sometimes 15 runs just isn't enough. The Lords and Ladies dropped their season opener on Thursday, 17-15 to the aptly named Balls Deep.

Statistical highlights included:

• Tim - 4 for 4, with 4 singles!
• Diana - 4 for 4, including a double, a triple and FIVE RBI!
• Erick's 3 doubles would be a highlight, except he's only shooting for home runs, so this is a failure.

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Next game is Tuesday, May 29 at 4:30 on Kinsmen South

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Lords and Ladies 2012 Season Preview

I'm sure everyone is incredibly excited about the upcoming softball season, so lets have a look at what's new, what's important, and what we should all be looking forward to (other than Stumpy flying out to the left fielder 104 times)!

New Members:
We have 5 new rookies on the team this season: MAs Denise and Meaghan, Meaghan's husband Chris (the team's first REAL switch hitter!), Buyer Pete, and Pete's wife Kate. Pete and Kate, as previously noted, will likely lead the team in several categories, including: Unassisted triple plays, jaw dropping pickups of grounders, and especially for Kate, balls hit over unsuspecting outfielders' heads.

Important Stuff:
We have opportunity for sponsorship again this season. Unlike last season's less-than-expected turnouts at Boston Pizza, we should have a reasonably sized group after the games going out for some bevvies. Mike has all the details, and as soon as he gets back from Germany, we'll all hear about them.

Keep An Eye On:

• Stumpy's legs. If he tries any harder to hit one over the fence, he'll likely have an accident that would require some Depends Adult Undergarments. Since he doesn't wear them, keep an eye out for the evidence running down his leg. Yes, that's disgusting. No, I'm not changing it.
• Offence: We're hoping to have at least 10 members out for every game this season, and if past history is any indication, when we have a full team, we score lots and lots of runs. See above. Get it? Runs? HA!
• Defence: With the good turnout we're expecting, we'll actually be able to each take a couple of innings off to rest! A rested fielder is a good fielder! Especially the outfielders, who do a lot of running. Running! Stumpy runs in the outfield! Get it? Ha Ha!
• Pitching: With the high probability that Tim will pitch at least one inning this season, team ERA could reach triple digits. This may or not be hilarious.

The OPGSPA has delayed the start of the season until the week of May 21, so we have another week to sit and wait. Use that time to hit the batting cages, play catch to warm up, or in some cases, stay up all night taking care of a newborn and wondering what this "sleep" thing is people keep talking about.

The 2012 Lords and Ladies: Be the Ball!

Practice Wrap: Alex Joins Exclusive Club

A low turnout at the Lords and Ladies first practice of the season didn't deter Alex from joining "The Stumpy Club". Alex hit the third batting practice pitch he saw over the left field wall for a BPHR! (That's a Batting Practice Home Run) With any luck, Alex (who was CRUSHING pitches) will be able to translate that to the real games. (Unlike someone...)

Unfortunately, prior commitments prevented Stumpy from witnessing the second member join his club.

Other highlights from practice:

• Pete and Kate are ringers. No doubt about it.
• Jeremy has warning track power. This is not a highlight.
• Tim showed that he's gunning for the starting left fielder position
• Mike demonstrated that we really need Chris to pitch this year.

The get-together after the practice was more subdued than certain other Lords and Ladies team functions. Brian and Diana, who missed practice, arrived to show commitment to consuming team-provided food and beer. It was a bit of an alumni night as well, as former Lords and Ladies players Irving and Crystal made appearances.

A team vote was held after practice, and passed 6-0: Any Lords and Ladies player who didn't show up to practice will be playing their least favourite position for the first game of the year. Keep an eye out for Brian in centre field, Diana catching and Stumpy pitching!

Of special note, thanks goes out to Tim for hosting the BBQ! As always, Tim was a gracious and generous host and his contribution should not go unrecognized!

Coming up next will be the first game of the season, the week of May 14. Stay tuned to this blog for the 2012 Lords and Ladies season preview, and announcements of the first game of the season!